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This study aims to evaluate hepatitis B and tetanus vaccination coverage among healthcare workers, identifying associated factors influencing uptake.

July 5, 2026BMC Public HealthOpen Access

Assessment of hepatitis B and tetanus toxoid vaccination coverage and associated factors among healthcare workers at Kabul University of Medical Sciences affiliated hospitals in Afghanistan

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Cross-sectional study assesses vaccination coverage in healthcare workers, indicating significant access barriers.

This study aims to evaluate hepatitis B and tetanus vaccination coverage among healthcare workers, identifying associated factors influencing uptake.
Conducted a cross-sectional study at three teaching hospitals affiliated with Kabul University of Medical Sciences.
Collected demographic and vaccination data using questionnaires from medical personnel with direct exposure to blood or fluids.
Analyzed data with descriptive statistics and logistic regression using Stata version 18.0.
Hepatitis B vaccination coverage was 57.8% (full) and 67.3% (partial or full); tetanus toxoid coverage was 45.5% (full) and 49.3% (partial or full).
Factors associated with hepatitis B vaccination included profession and work experience; tetanus vaccination was linked to gender and income.
The most common reason for non-vaccination was lack of access (48.4%), pointing to significant barriers in availability and cost.

Golzareh et al. (2026) studied this question.

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